Full Circle
Andrew Marks and his wife, Susan Esserman, had their eye on the future when they started looking for a new house. They loved their…
Primal Power
Growing up in rural Chesterland, Ohio, Eve Stockton loved exploring the deep woods and environs near her home. The house, overlooking farm fields, was…
Child’s Play
If the mark of a successful landscape is that it looks as though it’s been in place forever, then Scott Brinitzer’s recent project in…
Capitol Gains
At a time when the rest of DC seems awash in the chaos of new construction, Capitol Hill is an oasis of calm. In…
Modern Re-Do
As the co-founder of Naviance, a software provider of college and career-planning tools, Stephen Smith is in the business of readiness. So when he…
Southern Comfort
It’s suppertime in the McLean home of David Guas, the chef and owner of Bayou Bakery in Arlington, and the smell of cornbread fills…
Portfolio: Danish Modern
Few countries have produced a more specific design aesthetic than Denmark. For most people, the term “Danish Modern” conjures ready images of light wood…
A New Leaf
The idea of starting afresh in a new house may be alluring, but there are times when simply redesigning an existing space can be…
Best in Show
The 2015 Kitchen & Bath Design Awards, organized by the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association (NKBA), welcomed 81 entries from…
Coastal Conservancy
The new Chesapeake Bay Foundation Brock Environmental Center sprawls across half an acre of Virginia Beach shoreline—the only major structure on a 118-acre tract…
Bazaar
Room & Board’s chic Crescent Collection of seating brings indoor comfort outside with fully upholstered, foam-filled seat and back cushions. Rounded edges convey a…
Casual Elegance
In a Northwest DC home, casual but elegant interiors were at odds with a dated, 1980s kitchen. The owners hired Meghan Browne of Jennifer…
Spa-Like Retreat
The owner of a new custom home on the Magothy River wanted a seamless transition between indoor and outdoor spaces—and the master bathroom was…
Room With a View
A sweeping backyard vista lent a special dimension to the master bath in a Bethesda home surrounded by woods. When the owners tapped Anthony…
Retreat for Two
A Potomac, Maryland, couple with an outmoded master bath hired CARNEMARK to overhaul the problematic space. The goal was to create a new layout…
Light & Airy
Clients in Bethesda wished to better utilize their finished basement, which was dark and outdated. Their goal was to create a stylish, light-filled space…
Luxury Afloat
During the refurbishment of their client’s 165-foot, Dutch-made Feadship yacht, architect Scarlett Breeding, and project manager Richard Anuszkiewicz were presented with a design challenge:…
A Touch of Luxury
The owners of a home in Havre de Grace, Maryland, wished to convert their messy hall closet into a powder room. They hired Blue…
Sleek & Sophisticated
Homeowners with an inefficient builder-grade kitchen hired designer Davida Rodriguez to renovate the space. The clients’ primary goals were to upgrade the cabinetry, create…
California Contemporary
On a visit to Davida’s Kitchen & Tiles, a homeowner and her interior designer, Mindy Tarzy, were drawn to a display juxtaposing two styles…
Timeless Modern
Bethesda clients with a disjointed, U-shaped kitchen and far-flung appliances turned to Paul Bentham of Jennifer Gilmer Kitchen & Bath, Ltd., to give them…
Streamlined Style
In the design of his modern home on the Magothy River near Annapolis, the owner envisioned a kitchen as clean-lined and precise in design…
Pamper Yourself
Spa Day Varnish Lane nail salon in Friendship Heights offers manis and pedis minus the foot baths. Dry treatments with all-natural creams and hot…
Springtime Holidays
English Country Style Travelers exploring the Cotswolds will find luxury and plenty of charm at the Dormy House Hotel, where guest rooms and suites…
Video + Audio + Speed
Cinema Experience Bang & Olufsen’s new BeoVision Avant 85 delivers impressive video and surround-sound quality in the comfort of home. The company’s 85-inch flagship…
Cachet: New Direction
After a major renovation, the Waterworks showroom in Cady’s Alley opened its doors on March 26 to celebrate a new era. The company launched…
Culinary Fare
Out of Asia Mango Tree DC is serving contemporary Thai fare in CityCenterDC. Barcelona-based Lázaro Rosa-Violán Studio designed the interiors, which evoke Thailand with…
Cachet : Organic Matters
A biennial exhibit at the National Museum of Women in the Arts, “Organic Matters—Women to Watch 2015” examines the ways in which contemporary women artists…
Cachet: Grand Opening
On March 18, the Washington Design Center held the grand opening of its new light-filled, downtown location at the Franklin Court Building on 14th…
Waterfront Oasis
Sometimes unraveling challenges reap unexpected rewards. Such was the case when homeowners planning a new residence on Aberdeen Creek decided they wanted to live…
NKBA Award Reception
MARCH 19, 2015 Home & Design and the Baltimore-Washington Chapter of the National Kitchen & Bath Association hosted their annual Kitchen & Bath awards…
Mosaic Tile Grand Opening
MARCH 19, 2015 Mosaic Tile celebrated the opening of its Alexandria, Virginia, showroom with a festive gala. Guests explored more than 12,000 square feet…
Cachet: Take a Seat
The DC chapter of the International Furnishings and Design Association (IFDA) is sponsoring its second annual “Take a Seat” fundraiser. During the event, designers,…